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  2. Papilio (Pterourus) multicaudatus
Papilio multicaudatusKirby, 1884
  1. Papilionidae
  2. Papilioninae
  3. Papilionini
  4. Papilio
  5. Pterourus
  6.  multicaudatus
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76-165 mm

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    Regional distr. - legend
    • Local names
    • LanguageVernacular name
      EnglishTwo-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail
      EspañolMariposa Cometa Xochiquetzal
    • Primary hostplants
    • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
      OleaceaeFraxinusAsh
      RosaceaePrunusCherry
      RutaceaePteleaHoptrees
    • Synonyms and other combinations
    • Latin nameAuthor
      Papilio multicaudataKirby, 1884
    • Links
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      Butterflies and Moths of North America
      Butterflies of AmericaA.Warren, K.Davis, M.Stangeland
      Butterflies of Canada
      Lepiforum e. V.
      North American Moth Photographers Group

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    Adult, upperside.

    Richard MannCanada, Salmon Arm

    Larva.

    Nancy GoorUnited States, Austin-Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

    Larva.

    Nancy GoorUnited States, Austin-Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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